For healthcare organizations, social media provides a valuable platform for promoting services and connecting with patients. However, it can also easily facilitate a breach of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, incurring serious penalties. Read this blog post to better understand the interactions between social media and HIPAA: how they come into conflict […]
Responsible social media in healthcare: Preventing HIPAA violations
The 4 essential factors of HIPAA and IT
To protect the sensitive information within medical records and the patients those records belong to, the US government passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA helps patients protect their privacy by ensuring their right to control access to their health records. No healthcare practice or related business can operate without compliance with […]
Healthcare cybersecurity: 5 Strategies to protect against insider threats
Healthcare organizations are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks from malicious insiders. Whether it’s an employee, a contractor, or a vendor with access to sensitive data, these insider threats can cause significant financial and reputational damage. And with healthcare data becoming more valuable than ever before on the black market, it’s crucial that your organization takes steps […]
The many benefits of MSPs in the healthcare sector
Managed IT services providers (MSPs) are increasingly becoming in order to keep up with the ever-evolving healthcare landscape OR in order for healthcare businesses to keep up with the ever-evolving landscape of the industry. MSPs provide a suite of benefits that can help healthcare providers deliver better patient care, manage their technology, and meet important […]
What HIPAA compliance means to your business
If your company is in the healthcare industry or provides medical services, you are required to comply with HIPAA regulations. In this article, we’ll talk about what HIPAA is, and what being HIPAA-compliant means to your business. What is HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that […]
HIPAA compliance guidelines for social media usage
Social media can be a powerful tool for healthcare organizations to spread awareness. But in using social media, these organizations must adhere to specific Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance standards. In this blog post, we will discuss guidelines for HIPAA compliance regarding the use of social media. What social media actions violate […]
The benefits of cloud computing to patients and healthcare providers
There’s no doubt that cloud computing is revolutionizing healthcare. From improving patient care to making medical records more secure, the cloud is making continues to make a big impact in the world of healthcare. Here are just a few of the benefits of using cloud solutions in your healthcare practice. Better data backup and recovery […]
What an MSP can do for healthcare providers
More and more healthcare organizations are turning to managed IT services providers (MSPs) for their IT needs. Outsourcing their IT functions enables hospitals and clinics to focus on being healthcare providers rather than IT professionals. Here are some of the best benefits of hiring one: MSPs guarantee quick response times Constant system uptime and availability […]
4 Important details about HIPAA compliance
Getting your practice up to code when it comes to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations can seem challenging upon first glance, but knowing where your IT efforts must be prioritized is the first step. In this article, we’ll zero in on four of the most critical items you must look into to […]
HIPAA calls for careful social media behavior
Healthcare providers that use social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter can interact with their patients, advertise new services, and communicate urgent announcements. Even though there’s immense potential for social media to improve healthcare, it can also expose patient-specific information when used irresponsibly. What social media actions violate HIPAA rules? Posting patients’ protected health information […]
